Mother's Day for stepmoms can cause many uncomfortable feelings to surface, and it's often a time when a stepmom's unique role as a conditional parent is most apparent.Stepmoms deserve appreciation and acknowledgment for the mothering they do, and Mother's Day is often a time when stepmoms will see mothers being celebrated while they're left without the kids, without acknowledgment, and ... Read the Post
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What I Want to Say to the Stepmom on Mother’s Day
If you think being a mom is a thankless job, try being a stepmom on Mother's Day.Have you seen the meme? I cringe every single time. I don't like the animosity it represents from stepmoms toward moms, but I do think it pretty clearly portrays the pain, jealousy, and disappointment the stepmom is feeling.What I Want to Say to the Stepmom on Mother's DayTo the stepmom on Mother's ... Read the Post
6 Tips for your First Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
I vividly remember my first Mother's Day as a stepmom. I felt left-out, unappreciated, and disappointed.It seemed entirely unfair that I would help to raise my stepdaughter and wouldn't receive recognition for that contribution from so many in my life. I could perform many of the same tasks as a "real mom," but still, Mother's Day was reserved for them instead of me.Even though I can ... Read the Post
Everything You Need to Know about Mini Wife Syndrome
Have you ever felt like an outsider in your stepfamily? This is fairly common, especially when you’re just starting to adapt and learn where you fit in with your new family. These feelings can be exacerbated when the stepchild acts as if he or she is the mom (or dad, take note, this can happen no matter the gender of the children or parents) of the family, a predicament known as Mini Wife ... Read the Post
Disneyland Dad: Is it Really that Bad?
I grew up with a Disneyland Dad and lived to tell the tale.Dad’s weekends were full of Happy Meals, swimming at the pool, and learning how to ride a bike. We played together and enjoyed our time, not worried about rules, bedtime, or balanced nutrition.Mom’s house, on the other hand, was far stricter. There were chores, rules, bedtime, screen time restrictions, and school expectations. ... Read the Post